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14 Cards in this Set
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Gladiator |
Trained men who fight in an arena for public entertainment |
Arena |
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Policy |
Far-sighted plans for governing created by Augustus Caesar |
Plans |
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Aqueducts |
Long, bridge-like structures that carry water from hills to population |
Water |
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Civil Service |
Made up of salaried, experienced workers who build and maintain roads and aqueducts, take care of the food supply and postal service, and run the empire |
Run empire |
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Succession |
Transfer of authority after emperor's death; never solved by Augustus but solved by 5 Good Emperors (Nerva through Aurelius) |
Emperors |
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Epicureanism |
By Epicurus (342-270 BC) Taught that happiness is freeing body from pain and fear. There is no afterlife and accept death. Used as excuse for wealthy Romans to pursue pleasures |
Philosophy |
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Stoicism |
By Zeno (336-263 BC) Taught on stoas, or porches; encouraged traditional Roman values and taught that a Superhuman Power ruled the universe. Marcus Aurelius- noted Stoic, wrote Meditations |
Philosophy |
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Satire |
Silver Age of Literature (AD 14-117); writing that mocked society for it's wickedness and foolishness |
Writing |
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Villas |
Country estates owned by wealthy; self-sufficient; grows empire's food supply; protection against bandits |
Wealthy |
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Apostles |
12 special messengers who accepted Jesus's message and spread his teachings |
12 |
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Messiah |
Savior chosen by God |
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Martyr |
Someone who sacrifices their life for the sake of a cause/belief |
Sacrifices |
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Bishop |
Church official who sets moral standards and supervises finances of churches |
Church |
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Pope |
Father of Christian Church |
Church |
